‘Eternal Love’: David Bowie’s Widow Iman Pays Tribute on the 8th Year of His Death
David Bowie passed away eight years ago, but his widow, Iman, continues to commemorate his life. She recently paid tribute to David, expressing her enduring love for the iconic musician through an Instagram post.
Iman marked the 8th year since David Bowie's passing with a touching post on Instagram on January 10, 2024. The tribute reflected the eternal bond shared between the renowned couple while showing fans a glimpse into Iman's artistic side.
Her post featured a black-and-white canvas drawing of what appeared to be a person with wings. Although she did not further explain her share, Iman wrote a few sweet words alongside her post.
David Bowie smiling in a photo with his wife, Iman at the 2007 Food Bank of New York Can-Do Awards Dinner Honoring The Edge and Jimmy Fallon | Source: Getty Images
"Eternal Love," she captioned the post with the hashtag "#BowieForever." Several of Iman's fans and followers expressed their admiration for her artwork and kind words about her love story with David.
Iman's recent Instagram share follows another post that commemorated David's life. On his birthday on January 8, 2024, she shared the same hashtag along with a captivating photograph, celebrating the enduring spirit of her late husband.
David Bowie with his wife Iman in September 1991 in Versailles, France | Source: Getty Images
David passed away on January 10, 2016, after an 18-month-long battle with cancer. His official Facebook page announced the tragic news but gave fans comfort knowing that the artist died surrounded by his family.
Iman has spoken about her husband since his passing, revealing that she would never tie the knot again. Although David is no longer physically with her, he was, is, and will always be her husband.
Model Iman and musician David Bowie attend the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 7, 2010 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
"I definitely feel his presence, especially when I look out over the glorious sunsets at our home because David loves sunsets," she said. "So, in that way, he is ever-present. Through my memory, my love lives."
The couple, who met through a blind date, fell in love immediately. "David said it was love at first sight," Iman said. Their enduring love story has since been admired by many.
Although they chose to keep their relationship private, the goodness they brought to each other manifested internally. "If David was not in my life, I don't know if I would have had the courage to start Iman Cosmetics," Iman disclosed.
Iman and David Bowie's home became a reminder of their love and saved her from the pain and heartbreak of losing him. Although many years have passed, she still pays tribute to him in more ways than one.